Developmental Endocrinology

Head: Carolyn A. Bondy

Developmental Endocrinology investigates fundamental issues in human reproduction, growth and development. Researchers employ genetic, biochemical and physiological approaches to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying clinical disorders seen in our reproductive, pediatric and adult endocrinology clinics and wards. Current projects focus upon the role of steroid and peptide hormones in growth, bone mineralization and reproduction, the genetic and epigenetic interactions in the development of obesity, the basic mechanisms of ovarian follicular function and dysfunction in disorders such as premature menopause and polycystic ovary syndrome, identifying genetic origins of endocrine tumors and defining the roles of CRH and vassopressin in stress responses.

Resources

• Employee Listing
• E-Mail the Lab: bondyc@mail.nih.gov

Units and Sections

• Section on Endocrine Physiology
  Head: Greti Aguilera Harwood
• Section on Endocrinology and Genetics
  Head: Constantine A. Stratakis
• Section on Growth and Development
  Head: Jeffrey Baron
• Section on Growth and Metabolism
  Head: Carolyn A. Bondy
• Section on Women's Health Research
  Head: Carolyn A. Bondy
• Unit on Growth and Obesity
  Head: Jack A. Yanovski